Poetry is an art form. It allows poets to create images for people to picture life as they see it. 

 

Their words can guide you through a world you might never have imagined. Let them take you on fascinating adventures and . . .

 

 

Treasure The Moments

 

Poetry is the art of putting words on paper, thereby allowing the poet to paint murals depicting life as they see it. The portrait drawn can tug at your heartstrings and make you realize beauty can emerge even out of the rubble of life. Challenged to see elegance where you might never have looked can open your eyes to life’s possibilities and miracles.

 

Love poetry. Appreciate a poet’s work, without passing judgment. Revel in their thoughts and experiences. Enjoy the world’s from which they come and the moments of their lives they commit to paper.

 

Welcome their reflections on family, friends, and community and the privilege of sharing the richness of these intimate revelations. Get a true sense of the importance of loved ones, the meaning of friendship, and the building of community that gives poets the strength to thrive.

 

Be amazed at how they confront life’s issues and delineate creative ideas for change and to overcome obstacles and achieve success. The boldness with which they address their personal challenges will enlighten you and cause you to think about how you could embrace change in your own world.

 

As they delve into times in their life to remember, precious moments surface—the realization of dreams and aspirations and the overcoming of trials and tribulations. Their wonderful lives jump off the paper and draw you into both their past and present, giving you the opportunity to travel with them through time.

 

Sharing their experiences, as they present them in explicit and colorful terms, will add meaning to your life. Treasure these moments that inspire, enlighten and, at times, confuse you, but open your mind to life’s vast array of possibilities. 

 

 

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April is National Poetry Month. Poems are born from the imagination and inspiration of poets.

 

Through their words, poets guide you on journeys that challenge your mind and touch your heart. Dare to follow these . . .

 

 

Dream Chasers

 

Blending past, present, and future, poets chase a sometimes elusive dream.

Mixing fantasy with reality, fact with fiction, worlds collide, so it may seem.

 

Getting to know others may come from this portrayal—the poet’s point of view.

These word masters often express thoughts, which lead to finding the real you.

 

Seeing is believing—the poet creates images with words, written and spoken.

Dreams come alive. Through these animated pictures, sleeping eyes are awoken.

 

It’s a crime many don’t comprehend and often reject the poet’s word.

In some circles, poetry is ignored or thought to be utterly absurd.

 

Three wishes, at times entwined as one, to learn, grow, and be, flow from the poet’s page.

Opening one’s mind allows access to the tools and wisdom of the poetic sage.

 

A valuable lesson learned may come from heeding the poet’s discourse.

Avoiding these words and visions shaped may prove to be society’s loss.

 

Blending past, present, and future, poets pave the road for achieving life’s dreams.

Dream chasers, all, enticing believers to bask in the sun’s light, reach for the 

    stars, and follow moonbeams.

 

 

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Many marriages begin without a hitch. After the vows are recited, love is in full bloom.

 

However, even in the best marriages, the road can become bumpy, as you will see in . . .

 

 

Do You Love Me?

 

Some questions go unanswered. Although frustrating, even sad, this seems to be part of life and, in particular, love. Such is the case in the lives of Max and Martha Slepper. Martha sat on the bed staring off into space. She heard a rustling noise in the bedroom doorway. With a tired look in her eyes, she turned her head and gazed at Max, who just stood there in silence.

 

“Max, you look like you’re lost. You’re scaring me. What’s wrong?”

“I don’t know. Just bothered by the reality of life and a question that’s been bugging me. Do . . . you . . . love . . . me?”

“We’ve been married fifty-six years. Doesn’t that mean something? We’ve raised four wonderful children. We have a beautiful house, where we raised the kids—so many good memories. Did you here the buzzer on the clothes dryer?”

“What? I asked you a question.”

“And I asked you one. Did you hear the buzzer?”

“I really don’t care. I don’t know how I’ve put up with you for fifty-six years. I just want an answer to my question. It’s not hard. If you love me, just say it.”

“You put up with me because you love me. Right? You do love me?”

“Huh? I don’t know anymore. I can’t even get a simple answer to my question. I’m going to the kitchen to get a coke. I need a good dose of caffeine.”

“But . . . I love you, Max. Do you love me?”

 

Max didn’t respond. He turned and trudged down the hallway, leaving Martha sitting on the bed bewildered. Her heart palpitated. She wanted to run after him . . . put her hands around his neck and strangle him, for he started this whole thing—not her. Then tears welled up in her eyes, as she whimpered, “He does love me. Doesn’t he?” At that moment, Max appeared in the doorway. Their eyes met, and he muttered, “Yes.”    

 

 

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Leadership can be challenging and, sometimes, intimidating. Even the strongest leaders need stability, as they face their patrons.

 

Support is attained in many ways, as becomes evident in . . .

 

 

The Chair Of State

 

The chair

sits empty

at the front

of the room,

stationed

before the crowd.

 

People gathered

mingle,

ignoring

its presence.

 

Not yielding

to this indifference,

the chair

maintains

its post.

 

With the resolve

of royalty,

it displays

both strength

and pride.

 

Then, the leader

takes a seat

upon the throne,

casting a glance

outward

toward a sea

of faces.

 

The chair

sits erect,

poised

and in control,

while the person

fidgets

and tries

to maintain

composure.

 

The throng

of anxious onlookers

awaits

a proclamation

from the occupant

of the chair.

 

With head raised,

the leader

makes eye contact

with the audience,

holding

onto the chair

for courage.

 

Then pushing

upward,

the orator

uses the power

of the seat

to stand erect

before a legion

of followers.

 

Applause reverberates

throughout the house,

as words

of wisdom

spew forth

to those assembled.

 

Once the message

is transmitted

to the avid listeners,

a smile

of accomplishment

appears upon

the speaker’s face.

 

The chair of state,

the seat of power,

becomes stronger

than ever.

 

For while leaders

may wobble,

vacillating,

as they face

the world,

often giving

conflicting information

to the audience

before them,

the chair

of state,

the foundation

upon

which leadership

depends,

continues

to maintain

its stature

in front of the room.

 

 

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